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Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,465

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelQ3PassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $30,227 $32,865 $35,325
Prestige Package 3,900    
Sport Package 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Prestige Package 3,628    
Sport Package 511    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 5,000 375 375
Options (change) 4,650 300 300
Destination 925 820 820
Total Price $38,425 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $35,802 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,794
Model Year201520162016
ModelQ3PassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,425$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features-250-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,400$35,465$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,465
Total Invoice$35,802$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features-230-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,779$33,985$36,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520162016
ModelQ3PassatPassat
Trim2.0 TFSI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$6,450$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
ModelQ3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.4 in
Length172.6 in191.6 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height62.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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